Turkey: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish sweet potato market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Sweet Potato Production in Turkey

In value terms, sweet potato production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 57%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sweet potatoes in Turkey was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of sweet potatoes production in Turkey amounted to less than X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, approx. X tons of sweet potatoes were exported from Turkey; rising by 387% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,210%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sweet potato exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main destinations of sweet potato exports from Turkey, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +1,547,100.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Oman ($X) and Seychelles ($X) constituted the largest markets for sweet potato exported from Turkey worldwide, together comprising 60% of total exports. Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Iraq and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +529,700.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sweet potato export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 255% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, approx. X tons of sweet potatoes were imported into Turkey; jumping by 49% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 156% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sweet potato imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 164% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of sweet potato imports to Turkey, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +88.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest sweet potato suppliers to Turkey, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +81.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sweet potato import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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